Ella’s life falls apart when her childhood sweetheart, Noah, dies protecting her in a car accident. Soon after, arrogant playboy Jaxton transfers to her school, and Ella discovers he received Noah’s transplanted heart. Desperate to stay close to Noah, she becomes Jaxton’s devoted “sidekick,” enduring mockery and bullying. Jaxton, drawn to her by a strange protectiveness, slowly falls in love—until Ella’s diary reveals the truth. Devastated, he questions whether his feelings are real or merely Noah’s heart. As Noah’s twin brother enters Ella’s life and the two lovers struggle with guilt and desire, an even darker truth emerges: Jaxton’s father caused Noah’s death.
